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DHS fires back after Dem lawmaker claims she was ‘pushed aside and pepper sprayed’ during ICE raid
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday pushed back against accusations from Arizona Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva, who claimed she was pepper sprayed during an immigration raid in Tucson.
In a post on X, Grijalva said she was «pushed aside and pepper sprayed» after identifying herself as a member of Congress while seeking information from officers during a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) operation near the Taco Giro restaurant.
«ICE just conducted a raid by Taco Giro in Tucson — a small mom-and-pop restaurant that has served our community for years,» Grijalva wrote. «When I presented myself as a Member of Congress asking for more information, I was pushed aside and pepper sprayed.»
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In a post on X, Grijalva said she was «pushed aside and pepper sprayed» after identifying herself as a member of Congress while seeking information from officers during an ICE operation near the Taco Giro restaurant. (@Rep_Grijalva via X)
In a separate post, Grijalva called ICE a «lawless agency» that is «operating with no transparency, no accountability, and open disregard for basic due process.»
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin swiftly fired back at Grijalva’s claims, saying she was never directly sprayed but merely in the «vicinity of someone who was.»
«If her claims were true, this would be a medical marvel,» McLaughlin said. «But they’re not true. She wasn’t pepper sprayed. She was in the vicinity of someone who was pepper sprayed as they were obstructing and assaulting law enforcement.»
Law enforcement deal with protesters after federal agents conduct a raid on a restaurant in Tuscon, Arizona, Friday, December 5, 2025. The business, Taco Giro, is being investigated on suspicion of immigration and tax evasion. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
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McLaughlin also said two law enforcement officers were «seriously injured» during the incident.
«In fact, 2 law enforcement officers were seriously injured by this mob that [Grijalva] joined,» she added. «Presenting oneself as a ‘member of Congress’ doesn’t give you the right to obstruct law enforcement. More information forthcoming.»
The clash also prompted the Congressional Progressive Caucus — which includes nearly 100 Democratic lawmakers — to call for a congressional investigation.
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Protesters stand behind a gate they allegedly locked using a bike lock, which they used to block federal agents leaving the location where they had just conducted a raid on a restaurant in Tuscon, Arizona, Friday, December 5, 2025. The business, Taco Giro, is being investigated on suspicion of immigration and tax evasion. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., a deputy chair of the caucus, denounced the incident as a «disgusting display of violence» against Grijalva and warned that it reflects «a dangerous moment for American democracy.»
The dispute unfolded a day after DHS announced it had rounded up at least a dozen criminal illegal immigrants — including «child sex offenders, domestic abusers, and violent gang members» — during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis.
Protesters stand behind a gate they allegedly locked using a a bike lock which they used to block federal agents leaving the location where they had just conducted a raid on a restaurant in Tuscon, Arizona, Friday, December 5, 2025. The business, Taco Giro, is being investigated on suspicion of immigration and tax evasion. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
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«No matter when and where, ICE will find, arrest, and deport ALL criminal illegal aliens,» McLaughlin said.
DHS and Grijalva did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Fox News Digital’s Greg Norman contributed to this report.
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Pentagon identifies 6 US airmen killed in refueling tanker crash in Iraq after midair collision
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The Pentagon has identified six U.S. service members who were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during a combat mission in support of Operation Epic Fury.
The incident, which occurred on Thursday, took place in «friendly» airspace during an unspecified incident involving another aircraft. While the other plane landed safely, the KC-135 crashed. Military officials said the incident was not due to hostile or friendly fire and remains under investigation.
The airmen were assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida and the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio, according to U.S. government and state officials.
Those killed were Maj. John «Alex» Klinner, 33; Capt. Ariana Savino, 31; Tech. Sgt. Ashley Pruitt, 34; Capt. Seth Koval, 38; Capt. Curtis Angst, 30; and Tech. Sgt. Tyler Simmons, 28.
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Maj. John ‘Alex’ Klinner
Maj. John «Alex» Klinner, 33, leaves behind three small children — 7-month-old twins and a 2-year-old son, his brother-in-law, James Harrill, confirmed.
A graduate of Auburn University and an eight-year U.S. Air Force veteran from Birmingham, Alabama, Klinner had recently moved with his family into a new home, according to his wife, Libby Klinner.
The Pentagon identified six U.S. Air Force airmen killed when their aircraft crashed in western Iraq, as investigators work to determine the cause of the deadly incident. (Mary Remmes via AP)
«It’s kind of heartbreaking to say: He was just a really good dad and really loved his family a lot — like a lot,» Harrill said.
An outdoorsman who enjoyed hiking, Klinner was also known for helping others. Harrill recalled that when he last saw him in January during a family wedding, Klinner helped shovel Harrill’s vehicle out of the snow.
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«Alex was one of those guys that had this steady command about him,» Harrill said. «He was literally one of the most kind, giving people.»
Libby Klinner said her heart is broken for their children, who will grow up not knowing their father.
«They won’t get to see firsthand the way he would jump up to help in any way he could,» she wrote in a post. «They won’t see how goofy and funny he was. They won’t witness his selflessness, the way he thought about everyone else before himself. They won’t get to feel the deep love he had for them.»
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Klinner was assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, though Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said he was stationed in Birmingham.
Capt. Ariana Savino
Capt. Ariana Savino, 31, of Covington, Washington, was also assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base.
The deaths of six U.S. Air Force airmen in an aircraft crash in Iraq bring the number of U.S. troops killed in connection with the Iran conflict to 13. (Reuters)
Savino was among the crew members aboard the KC-135 refueling aircraft when it crashed in western Iraq.
Tech. Sgt. Ashley Pruitt
Tech. Sgt. Ashley Pruitt, 34, of Bardstown, Kentucky, was the third member of the MacDill-based crew killed in the crash.
Six American airmen died in a U.S. Air Force aircraft crash in western Iraq, officials said, bringing the number of U.S. troops killed in the conflict with Iran to 13. (Reuters)
Pruitt served with the 6th Air Refueling Wing and was deployed as part of the mission when the aircraft went down.
Capt. Seth Koval
Capt. Seth Koval, 38, served as a KC-135R Stratotanker instructor pilot with the 166th Air Refueling Squadron at the 121st Air Refueling Wing in Columbus, Ohio.
The U.S. military released the names of six Air Force airmen killed in a crash in western Iraq as the investigation into the incident continues. (United States Air Force)
The Ohio National Guard said Koval was an aircraft commander with 19 years of service. While the Ohio National Guard listed his home in Stoutsville, Ohio, the U.S. government listed his hometown as Mooresville, Indiana.
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A graduate of Purdue University, Koval first enlisted in 2006 as a machinist with the Indiana National Guard’s 122nd Fighter Wing before transferring to the Ohio Air National Guard in 2017. He earned his commission in 2018 and completed instructor pilot upgrade in 2024. Over the course of his career, Koval logged 2,076 total flight hours, including 443 combat hours.
Capt. Curtis Angst
Capt. Curtis Angst, 30, served as a KC-135R pilot with the 166th Air Refueling Squadron at the 121st Air Refueling Wing in Columbus, Ohio.
While the Ohio National Guard listed his home as Columbus, the U.S. government listed his hometown as Wilmington, Ohio. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in aerospace engineering, Angst initially enlisted in the Ohio Air National Guard in 2015 as a vehicle maintenance technician with the 123rd Air Control Squadron.
Six airmen, including a squadron operations chief and multiple captains, died in a U.S. Air Force aircraft crash in western Iraq, the Pentagon said. (United States Air Force)
He earned his commission in 2021, completed undergraduate pilot training in 2023, and qualified as a KC-135R pilot in April 2024. During his career, Angst logged 880 total flight hours, including 67 combat hours.
Tech. Sgt. Tyler Simmons
Tech. Sgt. Tyler Simmons, 28, of Columbus, Ohio, served as a KC-135R boom operator with the 166th Air Refueling Squadron. He was responsible for transferring fuel from the tanker to receiver aircraft during missions.
Among those killed in the Iraq crash were a major overseeing flight training and a boom operator remembered for his «million-dollar smile.» (United States Air Force)
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Simmons entered the Air Force in 2017 and initially served in the security forces before transitioning to aviation in 2022. He became a mobility force aviator in 2023 and reached the rank of technical sergeant on May 1, 2023. During his career, Simmons logged 779 total flight hours, including 230.4 combat hours.
Simmons’ family told WCMH-TV in Columbus they were devastated by the loss.
«Tyler’s smile could light up any room, his strong presence would fill it. His parents, grandparents, family and friends are grief stricken for the loss of life,» they said.
Maj. Gen. Matthew S. Woodruff, Ohio adjutant general, said the state is mourning the loss of the three «remarkable» Ohio airmen.
«Today we mourn the loss of three remarkable Airmen whose service and commitment embodied the very best of our Ohio National Guard,» Woodruff said.
U.S. Central Command said the aircraft crashed during a combat mission over western Iraq in «friendly» territory. Military officials stated that the incident involved an unspecified interaction with another aircraft that landed safely and that the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire.
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The KC-135 Stratotanker refuels other aircraft in midair, allowing them to fly longer distances and sustain operations without landing. The aircraft can also be used to transport wounded personnel and conduct surveillance missions.
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling tanker aircraft takes off from the Kadena Air Base, west of Okinawa, southern Japan, Aug. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
The Congressional Research Service says the Air Force had 376 KC-135 aircraft last year, including 151 on active duty, 163 in the Air National Guard and 62 in the Air Force Reserve. The aircraft has been in service for more than 60 years.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Donald Trump y Keir Starmer dialogaron sobre la importancia de “reabrir” el estrecho de Ormuz
El presidente estadounidense Donald Trump y el primer ministro británico Keir Starmer conversaron este domingo sobre la crítica situación en el estrecho de Ormuz, actualmente cerrado por Irán en respuesta a los ataques de Estados Unidos e Israel.
Según un comunicado de Downing Street, ambos líderes destacaron la importancia de reabrir el paso marítimo para frenar el aumento de los precios globales y normalizar el comercio internacional.
“Los líderes discutieron la situación en desarrollo en Oriente Medio y la importancia de reabrir el estrecho de Ormuz para acabar con las perturbaciones en el transporte marítimo mundial, que están provocando un incremento de los costos en todo el mundo”, indicó un portavoz británico.
Starmer aprovechó la llamada para expresar sus condolencias por los militares estadounidenses fallecidos durante el conflicto, que comenzó el 28 de febrero. El Reino Unido, aunque no participa de manera activa en la ofensiva militar, ha permitido el uso de bases británicas por parte de las fuerzas estadounidenses y ha reforzado su presencia en la región con operaciones defensivas, incluyendo el derribo de drones iraníes.
Tras un ataque con dron a la base británica de Akrotiri en Chipre, Starmer ordenó el despliegue del destructor HMS Dragon, helicópteros y aviones antidrones al área.
La conversación entre Trump y Starmer se produce en un contexto de presión internacional para resolver el bloqueo del estrecho de Ormuz, por donde transita aproximadamente el 20% del petróleo mundial.
El sábado, Trump instó públicamente a países como China, Francia, Japón, Corea del Sur y el propio Reino Unido a enviar buques de guerra para garantizar la seguridad de la vía y contrarrestar la amenaza iraní. El régimen de Teherán, según fuentes citadas por Downing Street, mantiene el cierre de Ormuz como medida de presión y en represalia por los ataques occidentales.
En paralelo, Trump ha reiterado en sus declaraciones que las fuerzas estadounidenses han causado importantes daños en las infraestructuras petroleras iraníes, en particular en la isla de Kharg.
“Podemos golpearla unas cuantas veces más solo por diversión”, dijo Trump a NBC News, advirtiendo que no está dispuesto a negociar mientras continúe el bloqueo.
Por su parte, el canciller iraní Abbas Araqchi rechazó cualquier posibilidad de diálogo con Washington, afirmando en CBS que “no hemos pedido negociaciones ni alto el fuego” y que Teherán está preparado para resistir mientras sea necesario.
“No es una guerra de supervivencia. Somos lo suficientemente estables y fuertes”, aseguró Araqchi.
La Casa Blanca, según reportó The Wall Street Journal, está cerca de anunciar un acuerdo con varios países para formar una coalición internacional destinada a escoltar barcos comerciales a través del estrecho. Las discusiones continúan sobre el calendario de inicio de estas operaciones, si se implementarán durante el conflicto o solo una vez que concluyan las hostilidades.
El secretario de Energía de Estados Unidos, Chris Wright, declaró que el gobierno espera que el conflicto termine en cuestión de semanas y que, con ello, se estabilicen los precios del petróleo.
El Reino Unido, tras la llamada de Starmer con Trump, también coordinó su posición con Canadá para analizar el impacto del cierre de Ormuz en el comercio internacional y acordó mantener consultas bilaterales sobre la crisis.
Mientras tanto, el bloqueo de Ormuz sigue alterando el mercado energético mundial y prolonga la incertidumbre respecto al suministro y los costos del petróleo, en un contexto en el que ningún actor internacional concreta aún una solución inmediata para la reapertura del paso estratégico.
(Con información de AFP, EFE y Europa Press)
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EEUU y China reanudaron en París las negociaciones comerciales para preparar la cumbre entre Trump y Xi Jinping
Las delegaciones de Estados Unidos y China completaron este domingo la primera jornada de una nueva ronda de consultas económicas y comerciales en la sede de la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico (OCDE) en París, en un encuentro que continuará el lunes y que busca allanar el terreno para la visita del presidente Donald Trump a Beijing a finales de mes. Las conversaciones arrancaron a las 10:05 hora local y se prolongaron hasta las 18:00.
La cita, que es la sexta del mecanismo bilateral inaugurado en Ginebra en mayo de 2025, reúne al secretario del Tesoro estadounidense, Scott Bessent, y al representante comercial Jamieson Greer, por el lado americano, frente al vicepresidente chino He Lifeng y el principal negociador comercial de Beijing, Li Chenggang. Sobre la mesa figuran los aranceles vigentes, los controles de exportación de tecnología avanzada, el comercio de minerales estratégicos —en particular las tierras raras— y las compras chinas de productos agrícolas estadounidenses.
El contexto en el que se celebra esta ronda es radicalmente distinto al de las cinco anteriores. El 20 de febrero, la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos anuló, por seis votos contra tres, los aranceles que Trump había impuesto mediante la Ley de Poderes Económicos de Emergencia Internacional (IEEPA, por sus siglas en inglés), el instrumento jurídico en el que Washington había basado su principal palanca de presión comercial. Trump respondió de inmediato aplicando un arancel global del 15% bajo la Sección 122 de la Ley Arancelaria de 1974, pero ese mecanismo tiene una caducidad legal de 150 días, hasta mediados de julio, lo que limita su alcance y añade incertidumbre al calendario negociador.
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El fallo fortaleció la posición china. Analistas del Consejo de Relaciones Exteriores y del Centro de Estudios Estratégicos e Internacionales señalaron que Beijing llega a París con mayor margen de maniobra, dado que Washington ha perdido su principal herramienta arancelaria de respuesta rápida. China, por su parte, conserva intacto uno de sus instrumentos de presión más eficaces: las restricciones a la exportación de tierras raras, materiales esenciales para la industria aeroespacial y de semiconductores. Empresas del sector en Estados Unidos enfrentan escasez creciente de itrio, un elemento usado en recubrimientos resistentes al calor para motores de reactores.
A esa presión estructural se suma el impacto de la guerra en Medio Oriente. El cierre del estrecho de Ormuz, tras las operaciones militares estadounidenses e israelíes contra Irán, ha interrumpido el paso de aproximadamente el 20% del suministro mundial de petróleo, según Reuters. Para China, la dependencia es aún más pronunciada: cerca del 45% de sus importaciones de crudo transitan por esa vía. La disrupción energética añade urgencia a ambas partes. Para Washington, la guerra también ha intensificado las necesidades de abastecimiento de minerales críticos para uso militar, lo que refuerza el interés en alcanzar acuerdos con Beijing sobre tierras raras.
Bessent dijo el jueves pasado que el diálogo económico entre los dos países “avanza”, en una declaración que el Departamento del Tesoro distribuyó antes del viaje a París. China, por su parte, envió el viernes un comunicado de su ministerio de Comercio en el que indicó que ambas partes abordarán “cuestiones comerciales y económicas de interés mutuo”, fórmula habitual de Beijing para estas citas. La agencia oficial Xinhua publicó un comentario el domingo en el que sostuvo que un progreso “significativo” en la cooperación bilateral podría devolver confianza a una economía global “cada vez más frágil”.
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Las cinco rondas anteriores del mecanismo —celebradas en Ginebra, Londres, Estocolmo, Madrid y Kuala Lumpur entre mayo y octubre de 2025— desembocaron en la tregua comercial de Busan, acordada por Trump y el presidente chino Xi Jinping al margen de la cumbre del Foro de Cooperación Económica Asia-Pacífico (APEC) en Corea del Sur. En virtud de ese pacto, en vigor por un año, China se comprometió a comprar 12 millones de toneladas métricas de soja estadounidense en la campaña 2025 y 25 millones en la de 2026. Funcionarios del Tesoro han indicado que Beijing ha cumplido hasta ahora con esos compromisos.
Sin embargo, no todo el escenario es de distensión. Esta semana, la administración Trump lanzó una nueva investigación bajo la Sección 301 de la Ley de Comercio contra China por presuntas prácticas comerciales desleales, lo que introduce un factor de tensión adicional en la mesa de París. Las exportaciones chinas a Estados Unidos cayeron un 11% en los dos primeros meses del año frente al mismo período de 2025, aunque las exportaciones totales de China al resto del mundo crecieron cerca de un 22% en ese lapso.
Los analistas son escépticos ante la posibilidad de un avance comercial de calado en esta ronda. Scott Kennedy, experto en economía china del Centro de Estudios Estratégicos e Internacionales, señaló a Reuters que el objetivo mínimo de ambas partes es “mantener las cosas unidas y evitar una ruptura y una reescalada de tensiones”. Trump tiene previsto visitar China entre el 31 de marzo y el 2 de abril, en lo que sería el primer viaje de un presidente estadounidense a ese país desde su primera visita en 2017. Beijing no ha confirmado oficialmente las fechas, práctica habitual en la diplomacia china. Durante aquella visita de Estado, Washington anunció compromisos de inversión por valor de unos 250.000 millones de dólares.
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